Obama reaches out to Republicans after victory President Barack Obama returns from the campaign trail today with little time to savour victory, facing urgent economic and fiscal challenges and a still-divided Congress. News • 08 Nov 12
Obama reaches out to Republicans after victory President Barack Obama returns from the campaign trail today with little time to savour victory, facing urgent economic and fiscal challenges and a still-divided Congress. News • 08 Nov 12
Higgins presented with jerseys in Argentina Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner hosted President Michael D Higgins at the government mansion as part of Mr Higgins' two-week South American tour. News • 12 Oct 12
Higgins presented with jerseys in Argentina Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner hosted President Michael D Higgins at the government mansion as part of Mr Higgins' two-week South American tour. News • 12 Oct 12
President of Brazil urges Europe austerity rethink Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said Europe may have to rethink its economic austerity measures. News • 10 Oct 12
President of Brazil urges Europe austerity rethink Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said Europe may have to rethink its economic austerity measures. News • 10 Oct 12
Enterprise Ireland's trade mission to Brazil Enterprise Ireland begins its biggest ever trade mission to Brazil today. Business • 08 Oct 12
Enterprise Ireland's trade mission to Brazil Enterprise Ireland begins its biggest ever trade mission to Brazil today. Business • 08 Oct 12
President begins South America visit in Chile President Michael D Higgins began a two-week official visit to South America today. News • 04 Oct 12
President begins South America visit in Chile President Michael D Higgins began a two-week official visit to South America today. News • 04 Oct 12
President Michael D Higgins to visit South America President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have departed on an official visit to South America. News • 02 Oct 12
President Michael D Higgins to visit South America President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have departed on an official visit to South America. News • 02 Oct 12
Over 50,000 attend first day of Ploughing Champs An estimated 52,000 people have attended the Ploughing Championships in New Ross, Co Wexford. News • 25 Sep 12
Over 50,000 attend first day of Ploughing Champs An estimated 52,000 people have attended the Ploughing Championships in New Ross, Co Wexford. News • 25 Sep 12
Higgins wishes to make Irish State visit to UK President Michael D Higgins has said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth's state visit to Ireland should be returned by an Irish State visit to Britain early next year. News • 25 Jun 12
Higgins wishes to make Irish State visit to UK President Michael D Higgins has said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth's state visit to Ireland should be returned by an Irish State visit to Britain early next year. News • 25 Jun 12
Michael D Higgins opens Bloom festival in Dublin President Michael D Higgins has opened the five-day Bloom gardening and food festival in Dublin. News • 31 May 12
Michael D Higgins opens Bloom festival in Dublin President Michael D Higgins has opened the five-day Bloom gardening and food festival in Dublin. News • 31 May 12
Bono to present award to Suu Kyi in Dublin Details have been announced of the visit by Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to Ireland. News • 30 May 12
Bono to present award to Suu Kyi in Dublin Details have been announced of the visit by Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to Ireland. News • 30 May 12
President begins youth consultation President Michael D Higgins has begun a consultation seeking the views of young Irish people on their vision for Ireland. News • 25 May 12
President begins youth consultation President Michael D Higgins has begun a consultation seeking the views of young Irish people on their vision for Ireland. News • 25 May 12
President Higgins in US for official visit President Michael D Higgins arrives in the United States today for his first official visit. News • 30 Apr 12
President Higgins in US for official visit President Michael D Higgins arrives in the United States today for his first official visit. News • 30 Apr 12
President attends ceremony for lost Cork fishermen President Michael D Higgins has described as heroic the 26-day search to recover the bodies of the five crew of the Tit Bonhomme trawler. News • 23 Apr 12
President attends ceremony for lost Cork fishermen President Michael D Higgins has described as heroic the 26-day search to recover the bodies of the five crew of the Tit Bonhomme trawler. News • 23 Apr 12
Ceremony to mark 96th anniversary of 1916 Rising President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny have attended ceremonies in Dublin to mark the 96th anniversary of the Easter Rising. News • 10 Apr 12
Ceremony to mark 96th anniversary of 1916 Rising President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny have attended ceremonies in Dublin to mark the 96th anniversary of the Easter Rising. News • 10 Apr 12